Irene strikes Capital Region

August 28, 2011

Lori Van Buren

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City workers try and pump the water out of underground crevices where electrical wires to local restaurants are in Troy, N.Y. on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Hurricane Irene caused major damage and flooding in the Capital District. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)

Lori Van Buren

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City workers try and pump the water out of underground crevices where electrical wires to local restaurants are in Troy, N.Y. on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. Hurricane Irene caused major damage and flooding in the Capital District. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union)